Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag
Object Number:
1933.54
Date:
1812-1814
Medium:
Wool, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 x 69 1/2 in. ( 83.8 x 176.5 cm )
Description:
Wool U.S. flag with thirteen white stars in the blue canton (two rows of four stars divided by one row of five); thirteen red and white stripes; linen hoist with nine holes with embroidering around them along the hoist.
Gallery Label:
This flag was carried by Major William Mott (1774-1848) of Hempstead, Long Island to Fort Greene, Brooklyn, 1814, during the War of 1812. The donor was the grandson of Major Mott.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Charles H. Mott
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
